Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Birds of Dana Point

While I am dying to post everything I photographed during our trip to the west coast, I decided to process and post by category instead of chronologically. As you all know (photographically speaking), birds are dearest to my heart, so I worked on those first. I could hardly wait!

The hummers fascinated me most. Even though there was an abundance of flowers around the property, they would screech and chase each other away with dizzying speed. I kept thinking, "But there's plenty for all of you!" This made me wonder if some flowers were sweeter or better tasting than others, so the object was to keep those off-limits. Who knows? They're territorial little boogers for sure.

All of the birds have not been identified yet, so if you recognize any, or notice errors, please let me know! It boggles my mind how drastically different birds appear during seasons of the year and throughout their growth periods. And many times juveniles look very similar to females, so identifying birds can be a very tedious process. But fun! Autumn, that bird book you gave me for my birthday has gotten a work out! Thank you, darling.

They're all BEAUTIFUL, Gail, but I think my faves would have to be the Black Phoebe... they're just so darn cuuute! Of course, I love the hummingbirds, too... & WoW, what a beautiful Bird of Paradise... love that shot w/ all the blue in the background =)))

You are truly a bird photographer extraordinaire!! Amazing how you've captured the hummers, especially...but all the others are wonderful too. I don't recognize some of the birds, so they must not be on the east side of Oregon. English (house) sparrows.....yes! Crows (or ravens)....yes! These are fabulous bird photos, Gail.

Gail,these are magnificent! a real treat for the eyes. I am amazed at your bird knowledge.Have you thought of blowing up some of your favorites and have them printed on canvas? White House Custom Color is very professional and I have always been pleased with my prints. Haven't done a canvas yet...they call it a "wrap".I think that they are based in Texas.

A wonderful collection of beautiful bird photos, all in their natural settings. I love the detail you capture, being able to see each feather. SO lovely Gail. The lighting in the photo of the last hummingbird in flight is gorgeous.

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